President Trump issued an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 12 which he believes will help mitigate adverse consequences of the PPACA— Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — such as the high premiums and deductibles, and the minimal options in selecting plans.
Governor Cuomo of New York signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan and a 12-week paid family leave policy. The legislation was passed as a part of the 2016-17 state budget as an attempt by the governor to restore economic justice to working families in the state of New York.
An estimated 1000 citizens of New York City started occupying Wall Street and Zuccotti Park in protest of corporate greed and income inequality since September 17. The protests have continued to go strong, despite confrontations with police and attempts to institute new laws in occupied parks.
